This documentary delves into the history of Charity Hospital, featuring rare footage and exclusive interviews. It traces the institution’s journey from its inception to its contentious shutdown following Hurricane Katrina. Through personal narratives from healthcare workers and staff who endured the hurricane within the hospital, and conversations with pivotal figures in the hospital’s closure and the establishment of New Orleans’ new medical facility, “Big Charity” unveils the hidden, authentic story behind the hospital’s end and highlights the sacrifices made in the name of advancement.

This documentary delves into the history of Charity Hospital, featuring rare footage and exclusive interviews. It traces the institution’s journey from its inception to its contentious shutdown following Hurricane Katrina. Through personal narratives from healthcare workers and staff who endured the hurricane within the hospital, and conversations with pivotal figures in the hospital’s closure and the establishment of New Orleans’ new medical facility, “Big Charity” unveils the hidden, authentic story behind the hospital’s end and highlights the sacrifices made in the name of advancement.